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The gates of the Hirakud Dam will be opened on July 6 for the first floodwater release of the current year. This information was provided by the Chief Engineer of Hirakud Dam, Sushil Kumar Behera, on Thursday.
As per the announcement, the gates will be opened at 10 AM following rituals and worship to manage the water levels effectively.
The controlled release of floodwater is a routine operation during the monsoon season to manage the water level of the reservoir.
"First gate number 7 will be opened. However, the decision about the number of gates to be opened will be decided on July 6, taking into account the amount of rain an...